Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1296

A flicker of disgust passed through Celeste’s lowered eyes.

What a waste–no skills, no abilities, lacking in both wisdom and courage, unable even to be ruthless. How could someone like that accomplish anything significant?

But when she lifted her gaze, her eyes shone with renewed light. “You have a kind heart, my love. I didn’t fall in love with the wrong man.

Having made his decision, Oliver found himself unexpectedly calm.

He cupped Celeste’s face in his hands, imagining a future where they ran away together–living in secrecy, enjoying a life of wealth and leisure. That idea didn’t sound half bad.

He had known glory once, served the kingdom, and given his all. Who didn’t value their life? He wasn’t doing anything wrong.

And honestly, to speak what shouldn’t be spoken–whether he stayed or left the Southern Frontier, it would hardly matter. After all, Louis and the others didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Send for Carl. I need to discuss things with him. If we are to leave, we’ll take everyone with us,” Oliver instructed.

Carl had once been the drill master at Silverstone Estate, and Oliver had brought him along to the Southern Frontier.

Oliver hadn’t known that Zoey had sent her people along with him. When Celeste arrived, she had discreetly removed all those spies. Now, everyone left in Redstone Manor were trusted confidants.

initially stunned by the plan

luxury of the capital, enjoying a comfortable life

in Silverstone Estate. But since arriving

a struggle. Even a simple drink was hard to come by, and there were no fine dishes to enjoy

comfort, why would he stay

if war came and Oliver went to the frontlines, could they sit idly by? They would be expected to fight too. It would be a death sentence for them! They weren’t even official soldiers. Even if they tried to

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If they could take that with them, they would live comfortably, no matter where they went. Whether or not

that was Carl’s thoughts, he was surprised Oliver would dare do such a thing. After all, if Oliver fled from battle, it would bring disaster to his family. Even

Oliver didn’t care,

next day, Carl announced that with the war imminent, Oliver would send his wife and young son back to the capital. So, they needed to

not one to endure hardship. Why would she want to

in such

The

and several crates of local Southern Frontier delicacies. They were said to be gifts for Evelyn

of virtue, skilled in managing a household, with both

this “grand gesture “was surely a tribute of the highest

help but feel a pang